The post entry animal quarantine program (PEAQ) comprises the
management and operation of government facilities for the quarantine
of imported animals after they have arrived in Australia.
	The stations are used for quarantine isolation and testing of
imported animals from a variety of countries, thus contributing to the
importation process.  Their basic function is to protect against the
entry of animal pests and diseases present in the country of origin
that may not be detectable at the time of the animal's arrival.
	PEAQ operates on a full cost recovered basis, with the exception of a
$295,000 subsidy provided to assist in combating the smuggling of live
birds and bees.  This subsidy is used to substantially reduce the fees
associated with the importation of live birds and fertile hatching
eggs and queen bees.
	Program management, including technical support is provided by the
program manager in Canberra.  Within this framework, each manager runs
his station in a way which achieves the following objectives:-


Fees for queen bee importers Eastern Creek Quarantine Station.

There are two options that may be used. They are both based on a fee
for the first two months. A monthly fee will apply thereafter. All
fees are payable in advance of arrival and grafting.

Fee Option 1 - AQIS provides the nucleus box and all services
(Quarantine Services Fees Determinations 2001, Determination 3,
Schedule D, Item (fb))

For a consignment of up to 6 bees           - $2000
For a consignment of up to 9 bees           - $2600
For a consignment of up to 12 bees         - $3200

Fee Option 2 - Importer provides the nucleus box, AQIS provides all
other services. The importer has the option of providing the nucleus
colony. (Quarantine Services Fees Determinations 2001, Determination
3, Schedule D, Item (fa))


For a consignment of up to 6 bees           - $1400
For a consignment of up to 9 bees           - $1900
For a consignment of up to 12 bees         - $2400

The nucleus hive box will be incinerated by AQIS after use at the
quarantine facility.

A monthly fee will consist of $160 per consignment for every month
after the initial 2 months

The importation of new genetic breeding stock is a matter of grave
concern for the
honeybee industry. The quarantine facility at Eastern Creek NSW has
been sold and
will cease to provide an importation service for honeybee genetic
breeding stock after
2010. This will reduce Australia's ability to produce good quality
queen bees for
export and also impact on our honey industry as poor genetic stock
create numerous
problems, such as low honey production and poor disease resistance.

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